We are excited to announce that 2024 Camp staff positions are currently 70% full.

Leaders we need your help for us reach our goal of 100% staffed by Feb 1. Refer someone for summer camp staff and encourage them to Apply ASAP!

We are still looking for the following positions:

• Program Area Instructors (2-4 Spots Left)
• Aquatics staff (+21y/o)
• Dining Hall/Kitchen staff
• Trading Post staff

For a full list of staff positions and job descriptions visit: hawkeyebsa.org/camping/campstaff

Camp Director - Jamie Hromi

Jamie is our Camp Director, returning she served as Program Director in 2023. She is excited for her new role, and we know she will make summer camp an awesome experience for all!

Program Director - James Kuehner

James's hard work and dedication has earned him a promotion to 2024 program director. This will be Jame's 4th year on staff and 2nd year on Admin team after serving as our Camp Commissioner in 2023. We are very excited to have him back as we look to implement outstanding traditional programming as well as adding some new opportunities!

Commissioner - Mclane Rauch

Mclane is new to the admin team, but not to summer camp. He will provide leadership in the Commissioner role in 2024. Mclane served on camp staff last year as Scoutcraft Director and is the HAC incoming OA Lodge Chief.

Staff Advisor - Chase Denison

Chase is our professional staff advisor through and will oversee all summer camp activities. Chase works full-time year-round for the HAC as Program Director, providing exciting and engaging programs for our youth.

What's New

In 2024, Scouts will be able to experience some amazing new programming options like:

• Hunter's Safety
• Blacksmithing
• Advanced Archery
• Several BRAND-NEW merit badges!
• 2 new Eagle Required badges

Registration is open!

Early Bird: $330 (Ends 5/1/24)

Regular: $350 (Ends 5/31/24)

Late Fee: $375

Unit Registrations and Campsite Selection are open.

Recent Camp Feedback

Thank you to all who completed the summer resident camp feedback survey. We are working to improve the experience we provide at camp. based on feedback received. One of the priorities that has emerged is expanding shelter options.

We are currently looking into several options, including yurts, platform tents, and "Tabins" (Tent/Cabins). If you have ideas or have seen alternatives, please let us know so we can add them to our list!

When making a Unit Registration, please be aware of the following:

• Estimates: due for Youth and Adults during registration. This helps determine how many campers the Camp Staff can expect.  
• Campsite Deposit: must be paid to hold a campsite for each unit. It is non-refundable and non-transferable and will be forfeited if your unit cancels.  
• Adult Requirements: minimum of two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over must attend with the unit; after which, unit must maintain a 1 adult per 10 youth ratio. For units with female youth, a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present at all times. All adults who are present during a week of camp for 72 hours or more (need not be consecutive) must be registered as adult leaders with the BSA. This registration involves submitting an adult BSA application to the council and completing Youth Protection Training (must be processed before camp).  

Other Camp Opportunities

Camp Wakonda

All the fun of Scout Camp without the focus on advancement requirements!

The best part is your non-Scouting friends can join too! See the link below for more info and invite you neighbors, friends, and teammates to join you.

Camp Wakonda < Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (hawkeyebsa.org)